Paris St. Germain played against Montpellier in special kits. The flock in rainbow colors was a sign against homophobia – but apparently that’s why PSG star Idrissa Gueye missed his game.
Paris St Germain midfielder Idrissa Gueye missed out on the last away game of the season against Montpellier. Officially, the Senegalese only sat in the stands due to illness.
But after the Parisians’ confident 4-0 win, the words of PSG coach Mauricio Pochettino at the press conference indicated another reason: “Idrissa is not injured or ill, but was sitting in the stands for private reasons.” As reported by “RMC Sport”, Gueye refused to play because he did not want to support the anti-homophobia campaign.
punishment probably excluded
The umbrella organization had started the campaign for the fourth time under the motto: “Hetero or homo, we all wear the same jersey”. According to the French media, the 32-year-old canceled his participation for religious reasons – and justified it.
A year earlier he had refused to appear on the day against homophobia. At that time, a gastrointestinal infection is said to have been the reason. But it puts his club in a delicate position. Because: A penalty would be illegal in France. In addition, you cannot force a player to use it.